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BF03 FZR

2003 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,963 mi
Last recorded103,963 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 FZR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 103,963 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2016 103,963 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 20 May 2015 94,741 miles

Nearside rear tyre, nail,screw & cracking in tread.

Offside & nearside rear wheel arches corroding.

Fail 20 May 2015 94,741 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre, nail,screw & cracking in tread.

Offside & nearside rear wheel arches corroding.

Pass 23 May 2014 88,022 miles

Nearside rear tyre, slight cracking in tread.

Pass 28 May 2013 81,863 miles

Front brake pads, signs of uneven wear.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leakage from gearbox.

Rear tyres, signs of cracking in tread, nail in offside rear tyre.

Fail 22 May 2013 81,704 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake pads, signs of uneven wear.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leakage from gearbox.

Rear tyres, signs of cracking in tread, nail in offside rear tyre.

Pass 23 May 2012 75,044 miles

slight wear in n/s track rod end

Pass 23 May 2011 71,268 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 67,802 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 63,995 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 63,986 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 56,956 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 50,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2007 50,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 32,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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BF03 FZR is a 2003 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 57,033 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF03 FZR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF03 FZR is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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